Location: Hybrid at the Chicago office
Deadline: Until further notice
Reports to: Finance and Compliance Director
NAKASEC is seeking a full-time, exempt Accounting/Finance Associate position to work closely with the Finance & Compliance Director to ensure NAKASEC, NAKASEC Action Fund, and Asian Americans for Change Fund’s finances are regularly managed and adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. The position is based in Chicago, IL. The role may require infrequent travel. The salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $55,000, with exact salary depending on experience. We also offer excellent benefits such as 100% employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a retirement plan and 3% matching. Also, paid time off, vacation, sick days are offered. We close between December 25 – January 1 for reflection and rejuvenation.
This position offers an opportunity for individuals eager to start their career in nonprofit finance and accounting. As a vital member of our team, you'll be entrusted with a range of foundational accounting tasks, including tracking and reconciling online donations across various projects and legal entities. You'll gain hands-on experience in entering data for both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring meticulous accuracy in all transactions. Additionally, you'll play a key role in reviewing invoices, managing grants, processing payroll, and assisting with vendor management. This position provides a dynamic learning environment where you'll be exposed to essential financial processes while supporting our organizational goals. We're seeking candidates with a strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative team setting.
Who we are
NAKASEC was founded by local Korean community-based organizations from across the United States. These organizations felt the need for a strong, progressive voice that could impact federal policy and build a national movement. NAKASEC remains strongly connected with and informed by the local groups that originally formed us. Our affiliates serve as our channel to learn more about the issues impacting our community members at the grassroots level. This local-to-national channel directly informs NAKASEC’s national campaigns, policy agenda, and other projects.
NAKASEC’s affiliates are HANA Center (Illinois), Woori Center (Pennsylvania), MinKwon Center for Community Action (New York), Hamkae Center (Virginia), and Woori Juntos (Texas).
What you will Do
The Accounting/Finance Associate, who is based in Chicago, Illinois and reports to the Compliance and Finance Director, is responsible for the following:
- Track and reconcile online donations for each legal entity and fiscally sponsored project.
- Enter data for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions and ensure accuracy for each legal entity and fiscally sponsored project.
- Review invoices on Bill.com for correct coding and approval process.
- Maintain grants management tracker, such as date of award, payment schedules, report due dates, etc. for each legal entity and fiscally sponsored project.
- Process bi-weekly payroll.
- Assist with onboarding new contractors and manage vendor profiles on Bill.com.
- Collect and track annual W-9s, assist with Form 1099 prep, etc.
- Manage users on Expensify and review credit card reports and reimbursement requests for correct coding.
- Assist with the documentation process for preparing the cost-sharing invoices between all 3 legal entities.
- Make bank deposits for checks and cash received.
- Prepare monthly bank statement and credit card statement reconciliations.
- Create Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for regrants to other organizations and maintain regrants tracker.
- Attend staff meetings, manager meetings, and other meetings as needed
- Assist NAKASEC Co-Directors with administrative projects as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Who you are & Keys to Success (the Must-haves)
- Proficiency in English
- Bachelor’s degree required; major in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
- 0-3 years of accounting or finance experience, with knowledge of basic accounting and accounting transactions
- Experience with Accounts Receivable a plus
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets, especially sorting, filtering, and manipulating data with formulas, tables, and other important functions
- Basic understanding of accounting systems (such as Quickbooks)
- Data entry skills, particularly attention to detail
- Ability to problem-solve independently
- Ability to work efficiently and to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Demonstrated commitment to social, racial, and economic justice
- Committed to eradicating racism, sexism, queerphobia and transphobia, and other systems of oppression
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to come to the Albany Park, Chicago office at least 2-3 times a week
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to
Deadline: until further notice
NAKASEC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60618 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60618: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60618